The Battles Of Tolkien by David Day #Bookworm

Reading helps me relax from the worries and dealing of the day and week. I find I need to go somewhere far away and imagine. So glad to finally getting around to reading the newest from David Day. The history of J. R. R. Tolkien‘s fictional world of Middle-earth is filled with epic battles in an ongoing struggle between good and evil. The Battles of Tolkien recounts many of the greatest conflicts over thousands of years, from the earliest skirmishes of the Valarian Ages to the defining battles in the War of the Ring. Insightful commentary by Tolkien scholar David Day discusses how the people, tactics, and weapons influenced the outcome of each battle, and also how the legends of Middle-earth relate to the real-world mythology on which Tolkien based his famous literary creation. Maps and full-color illustrations help bring this rich universe to life, making it an invaluable reference book for Tolkien fans of all ages. So please, don’t look for me, I’m not at home.